Biography
Coach Jon started his journey in Muay Thai in the public parks in LA just over ten years ago. His neighbor trained and fought in Thailand as a younger man, and was then working with Poulo Tocha to begin teaching and eventually open a gym himself.
When I moved back to NY, I continued training in the Muay Thai program at the Renzo Gracie Academy in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where I was able to train and work alongside state, regional, and ONE championship fighters. I moved to Beacon in 2023 and found EGA an immediately welcoming and professional gym. I was honored to be invited to join their coaching team.
I hope to impart upon my students not only the techniques, but the beauty, style, and composure of Muay Thai that I love. When not at the gym I am usually at home drawing comic books. Really.